Scientific Name
Pinus banksiana

Common Name
Jack pine

Hardiness Zones: 2-7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types including deep sand and poor soil; drought tolerant
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal in youth; open spreading, shrubby with age
Height: 35 to 50’
Width: 30 to 40’
Leaf: .7 to 2" twisted, stiff dark green needles in bundles of 2; yellow green in winter
Flower/Fruit: 1 to 2" pointed, yellowish brown cones; some cones remain closed
Comments: Easy to transplant
Cultivars: --
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